Yamaha - RX-V6A 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black
Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the exceptional sound quality, powerful performance, and user-friendly setup of this receiver. While many users appreciate the sleek design and robust connectivity options, some have reported technical frustrations regarding the HDMI functionality and an outdated user interface. Overall, the product is highly regarded for its feature set and ease of use, despite minor concerns regarding the manual and remote control.
Features
Surround Sound
7.2-channel powerful surround sound with Zone 2
8K
4K/60, 4K/120AB, 8K/60B, HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.3 and eARC (7-in/1-out).
Wireless Streaming
Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Voice Control and MusicCast multi-room
YPAO
YPAO automatic room calibration
MusicCast Surround
MusicCast Surround-capable: add optional MusicCast speakers to provide wireless surrounds for a 5.1-ch. setup
Specifications
- Continuous Watts x Channel @ Ohms100 watts x 7 channels @ 8 ohmsNumber of Channels7.2Audio Only Inputs1 x Optical digital audio, 1 x Coaxial digital audio, 1 x PhonoAudio/Video Inputs7 x HDMINetwork Connector(s)1 x LANAudio/Video Outputs1 x HDMI
Reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 658 reviews
- Sound Quality (272)
- Ease of use (74)
- Power (33)
- Connectivity (20)
- Setup (19)
- HDMI (47)
- User Interface (11)
- ARC (4)
- Manual (4)
- Remote (4)
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| Pros for Yamaha - RX-V6A 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Ease of use, Power, Connectivity, Setup | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Setup, Power, Connectivity | There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Power, Setup, HDMI |
| Cons for Yamaha - RX-V6A 7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black | |||
| User Interface, Manual, Remote, HDMI, ARC | Remote, User Interface | There were no cons for this product— | Manual, Remote |












































































